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If you own a dog then you know how expensive dog food can be. I know I recently went to the local grocery store to purchase some dog food for my dog and was absolutely stunned at the dramatic price increase. The price increase was so high that I had to find a different dog food for my dogs other than my normal. Now I did manage to find a cheaper brand, but it was still over twenty bucks for a forty pound bag. So that got me to thinking about other ways to feed my dog that will be a lot more cost effective on me. After I thought about it some I decided to look into making my own dog food. Now granted making your own dog food can be a little bit more time consuming, but many great recipes are...

When my last dog Jack died from lymphoma, I got really angry. I found out that I had been feeding him poison by giving him cheap commercial dog food. I was even further disturbed to learn that the "protein" content in cheap commercial dog food is often made up of road kill and pound puppies! I determined from the day I brought Smash home that no matter what, as long as he lived with me, I would do my best to feed him only healthy food. I learned about what wild dogs eat and what balanced nutrition means to a dog. I have studied nutrition in humans for a long time and my mom writes [ so I had plenty of background to draw from in establishing a healthy diet for my dog. Because wild dogs eat the whole...

If you are planning to buy an organic dog food, you will find a number of different types to choose from. While each brand differs in taste, they are made to be extremely healthy. One type that stands out among the pack is Newman's Own Organics. Newman's Own recently updated their formulas to offer new concepts in dog food nutrition by creating diets that are holistic in nature. The main features of this product line is that they contain natural, human grade meats, use whole grains, include essential vitamins and minerals, are designed to be highly digestible and promote healthy skin and coat. Newman's Own Organics has two new formulas that have complete and balanced nutrition. They have an adult...

Buying dog food online is a great way to save yourself the hassle of hauling around those huge bags of food in the grocery store. However, how do you know if you are getting a good deal by purchasing your dog food online. Well that is easy to answer and here are four tips to help you to get the best possible deal in buying dog food online. 1. You will want to price the bags at your local store and compare it to the cost online. If your state charges sales tax on your pet food you will want to make sure to take that into account for the store purchase and remember to check to see if the website that your purchasing off of charges taxes or not. 2. After you have compared the prices you might notice...

These are the tips on wholesome food for your Golden Retriever. The trend has changed from buying the most expensive dog food brands to a healthier home cooked doggie meal that is cheaper, healthier and more appetizing to Goldens. * Home made is free from preservatives, harmful chemicals and fillers. Just as processed food for humans are packed with preservatives, artificial flavors and extenders, the same goes with commercial dog food. It can cause the same bad effects for your dogs as well. * Goldens crave variety and would love to taste human food. What dogs like today may differ tomorrow and just imagine how he loves the smell of your family dinner. * Home food gives you a lot of options like...

Just like humans, cats feel miserable when they are sick. As a pet owner, it is your primary responsibility to keep your feline friends healthy and happy. With proper care and nutrition you will have a friend for life in the form of your pet cat. Here are some tips on how you can properly care for your cat's health: 1. Feed them properly. Every cat has a preference when it comes to food. There are several types of cat food available in the market. Try each one until you find out which variety your cat prefers. However, you can still try to mix the variety of cat food you prepare so that your pet will have a nutritious and balanced diet. Commercial cat foods have been well-researched so you do not...

“Why do some pet foods have puppy food (or kitten food) and others do not? Shouldn’t I give my new pup – puppy food?” Before I answer that question – I need to share a little pet food history. Back in the early days of commercial pet food, veterinarians noticed that when puppies were fed the same commercial food that the adult dogs were eating – they did not grow and thrive the way they should. Back then, commercial dog foods and cat foods contained very little quality meat – the protein mostly came from grains the food contained. It was determined that puppies and kittens need a higher protein food in order to develop properly. This change was important, however the bad news is...

Staying fit and healthy is one of the most important things a dog needs in order to have a long, happy life. As an owner, it is our responsibility to give them the care they need. We need to give them proper exercise, allow them to socialize with other canines, and to feed them a high quality diet. One food that I am writing about today is called Orijen. Orijen Dog Food excels by matching the foods that dogs naturally evolved to need, thereby providing the ultimate solution to their nutrition. They understand that even though our pets lifestyle have changed over the centuries, the degestive systems have not. Following this simple concept, Orijen has created diets that hold five distinct benefits. 1...

When choosing a new Labrador puppy, be sure to look at the individual dog for temperament, likes, and dislikes. Choosing a good breeder when getting a new dog is a very important step. You can avoid getting a dog with poor health, temperament problems, or lack of socialization. This ultimately can cost you money and heartache. A good breeder is selective about the people they send their puppies home with. They raise healthy, happy dogs in clean and humane conditions. Ask your vet for a referral or contact local Labrador clubs. You should be able to visit the breeder's facility to see where the puppy was born and raised. Here are some recommendations from the Humane Society for things to look at when...

When you're planning a road trip or a weekend getaway, are you going to leave your four-legged friends at home? No way. According to Road and Travel Magazine, 78% of pet owners travel each year with their pets. The challenge can be finding pet-friendly accommodations along the way, especially if you are looking for high quality lodging with first class amenities. Travelers to Sedona, AZ will find such a place in El Portal, a unique, pet-friendly, luxury hotel located in the historic arts district of this magnificent Western destination. The twelve room boutique hotel was designed and built with painstaking attention to detail, featuring turn of the century Southwestern design, 18-inch thick...

gic reactions in dogs are hard to control and are usually chronic in nature. This is why the right diagnosis and therapy has to be started early to minimize the allergic reaction. The most common symptom for allergic reaction in dogs is excessive itching, or pruritis. It is the high strung dogs that tend to itch more than placid dogs while chewing, licking and rubbing of the skin are all manifestations of pruritis. The common areas on the dog's body that are the hardest hit for pruritis are its face, feet and armpit. However, due to some extent of excessive pruritis, it might cover the whole body of the animal. Scratching is normal for them and sometimes not a sign of any irregularities on their...

Chihuahua is a city in northern Mexico and is famous for dogs which are tiny and short-haired; these Chihuahua puppies are tricky breeds to own as they are difficult to be trained at home. They are quite small and are fragile in nature. The puppy care for these Chihuahua puppies could be quite a difficult task if you don't learn how to care for them before bringing it home. Prepare Before You Bring the Puppy Home Whenever you are not in a position to supervise your Chihuahua puppy, it is very important that you leave the puppy in an exercise crate or pen. You should also have a bunch of old newspapers and litter box/ potty pads to facilitate the dog for easing itself. You must realize that training...

Antioxidants for dogs, are they really necessary? Every living entity needs antioxidants to survive, and your dog is no different. Oxygen is the mainstay in your dogs life, but it can, believe it or not, actually behave so aggressively that it may act to shorten your dogs life though free radicals. Free radical damage can happen to your dog in the same way that it happens to you. Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons. Normal compounds in your dogs body are composed of atoms that are bound together by sharing electrons from an atom. However, if they become unpaired for some reason, they become extremely energetic and will by nature seek out companionship of another electron. When this...

Back to Basics dog food is one of the more widely known premium brands. Founded in 1996, this premium foods for dogs uses human grade ingredients and a holistic approach, is antibiotic and hormone free and all natural. Prior to the formation of Beowulf's Back to Basics dog food, there was a large nutritional cap in the dog food industry. They bridged this gap by crating nutritious and wholesome foods. Nutrition is actually the key concept that has helped them build a solid reputation as a market leader in premium dog foods. What has helped Back to Basics dog food building such a solid reputation is the great care they take in the production of their foods. They use only 100% human grade ingredients...

What is the #1 Best Home Remedy For Dog Allergies? The best home remedy for dog allergies is changing your dog's dog food. This works the majority of the time if you know the few brands out there that don't contain the offending ingredients. Unfortunately, it is difficult to cut through the misleading marketing hype to determine these quality foods. I am sad to report that they are the exception rather than the rule. The Nasty Ingredients In Dog Food Cause Dog Allergies Most commercial dog food is full of all kinds of nasty stuff that cause dog allergies. The ingredients can include diseased farm animals, rotten roadkill, euthanized animals from shelters and vet offices (including dogs), zoo animals...

Selecting your pet food is an important part of the rearing of the pet. All animals, dogs, cats, fish, birds..... they all have their special needs and thus the food for them is also different from what we as humans consume. Thus it is advised that you buy food for your pet from the stores especially catering to their special demands. There are even toys and treats to entice you and the pets! Pet foods can be prepared at home also but you need to have a thorough knowledge of the nutritional requirement of your pet. You may even surf the net for pet food recipes if you plan to cook exotic dishes for your pet. Why puppy food for your dog? Just like humans, puppies also need to be taken care of and...

One of the most important decisions the owner of a small dog faces is what to feed the dog. Nutrition is certainly one of the most important aspects of Chihuahua care. A dog that weighs only four to eight pounds and stands only six to nine inches high - like the Chihuahua - has to watch it's figure! Canine weight gain is something all Chihuahua owners have to watch out for. Every bite a Chihuahua eats has to be packed with nutrition and taste. Chihuahua care is more difficult in this respect than, say, caring for a large dog. Large dogs can eat a lot more food than Chihuahuas, so they have more chances to get the nutrition they need. A typical Chihuahua should eat only about a cup and a half of food...

Today's bandwidth expectations mean that Category 5 is strategically dead. The Category 5 Enhanced (5e) standards, which should have been ratified in August and may be finalized at November's committee meeting, specify new measurements that provide more margins for 100BaseTX and ATM-155 traffic. Critically, Category 5e standards make reliable Gigabit Ethernet connections possible. But many structured cabling suppliers argue that Category 5e is only an interim solution on the road to Category 6, which will support at least 200 MHz; in the interests of sufficient operating margin, the IEEE is requesting a 250-MHz Category 6 specification. Despite the fact that the Category 6 standards are only at...

> While many people think it is enough to have web site to earnhundreds or thousands of dollars within a few weeks, it ismuch harder in reality to get people to your web site and thenit is another thing to get them to buy something from you. But that's a different story. Let's concentrate on the first aspect: Getting traffic and especially getting targeted traffic. You don'twant to have cat lovers on your site when you are selling dogfood, do you ? How do you get targeted prospects ? First of all, you must knowyour potential customers. Who are they ? What are they lookingfor ? So the first thing , even before you have built your website, is to know which keywords your prospects would search for. It...

Yorkshire Terriers have lived in houses as companion dogs for many years, so these dog breeds are not adapted to living outside in harsh weather any more than their owners are. On a day when you need a warm coat, it's best to put something warm onto your Yorkie as well. When you are wearing raingear or carrying an umbrella, your Yorkie doesn't want to get wet either. During mild weather, it's fun to dress up your Yorkie just because they're so cute. The store where you buy your dogfood is likely to have a good selection of clothes for your little guy or girl. Petco has an array of pink sweaters for keeping your little female warm and stylish at the same time. Most are only $7.50 right now, so it...

While surfing the Ivet site for pets' health information, I suddenly thought about our dog which lives with my parents in a town 40 minutes by car outside the city. The moment Kurt walked into our house, I was ready to believe all the hype about this Mal-shih, or Maltese- Shih Tzu mix. To explain, I had assumed beforehand that the dog being gifted to us was a smart, lively dog (typical to the above-mentioned breeds), albeit rather too spirited for its size. The dog was all these, but its charm simply won us all over. He's already five years old by now, which roughly translates to a human-age of 25 years. People at home claim he's beginning to slow down too fast for his age. Now, I am writing to...

The Grand WiFi Camera Pro Model II Night Vision camera is an extremely versatile system with the ability to serve as a webcam, security cam or to record multimedia content. The camera is totally wireless and can be used to monitor or watch a baby from anywhere in the world. It can do the same for a door, or barn or swimming pool, to help deal with children sneaking in to use private pools and prevent drownings or other injuries. The camera sells with everything needed for installation to a network and the manual is downloadable from the internet. The camera is compatible with wireless LAN 802.11g (54Mbps), and also supports 802.11b (11Mbps). The camera can support 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 176 x 144...

When starting up a home based business as an article writer, it helps to be in possession of a few simple strategies or techniques that will build a thriving online presence. With just a few simple tweaks, it is possible to produce an engaging piece of work that will not only be of interest to your reader, but also make them want to know more about you. If you have set your heart on writing articles online, here's how to build a business from scratch. When taking your first few steps, don't be in too much of a hurry. Building an online presence is not something that can generally happen overnight. It takes a period of time to get your ezine articles viewed, and there are a few mistakes that can...

Like humans, cats can have dandruff too but this problem is more common among cats with diabetics. Researchers have found out that in every 200 cats, there is 1 cat which is suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM), one of the more serious cat problems. So if you want to prevent cat dandruff or to improve your cat's dandruff condition, you can apply the tips below. Many cat problems actually arise from the food it consumed. The cause of cat dandruff is no exception. It is this poor nutrition that a cat consumes that causes the problem. So instead of going for the cheaper generic brand, go for the ones with higher quality. Cat food with higher quality can cost a little more but this range of food can...

Ferrets are known to bear more than one similarity with cats, of which the most prominent one is the feeding habit. Similar to cats, ferrets are also strict carnivores; they lack the aptitude to derive nourishment from plant matter. Although they prefer a varied and changeable diet in captivity, they are supposed to be fed primarily meat. Ferrets cannot digest carbohydrates or roughage well. Thereby, researchers have concluded that feeding your ferret cat food is the best option. Available at any of the local pet supply stores, if you are looking forward to feeding your ferret cat food, then that may prove to be a bit expensive. But in terms of nutrition, cat food for ferrets provide the exact...

This is something easy to do and Google highly recommends you to do it. It is always important that what Google likes you should do if possible. File names are the names of your website pages. For example: A page about dog food you probably will name it something like dogfood.html Google suggests you use punctuation marks in your file names. Instead of dogfood.html put it dog-food.html You should use the - symbol to separate words, not the _ symbol. This is great way for visitors to understand faster and easier what the page is about. Makes sense. Google always tried to give their users (the people who search the search engine) the best results and experience. These little things make a difference...

Whether you have a cat from a kitten, or you get an older cat, you will need to take care of your new charge. Cats, like all living things, need water. Clean fresh water should be available for your cat at all times. Your cat will drink milk, but remember it is not natural for a cat to drink cows milk so leave it for an occasional treat. Your cat will need food of course, and it is best to give them a high quality cat food. Many people prefer to give their cat high quality dry food. It is certainly better smelling than wet cat food! There are other advantages - cats that are fed on dry food have fewer dental problems, as they are using their teeth to crunch the food. It can be argued that dry cat...

Small, furry animals, ferrets make great pets. People all over the world are increasingly for these cute animals as pets. In the United States of America alone, six million ferrets have found a home as pets. Ferrets are part of the Mustelidae family, and belong to the Mustela putorious furo type. They are mammals similar to animals such as the weasels, the badgers, the polecats, and the skunks. Although it is largely believed that the ferrets were domesticated nearly 2,500 years ago, a large section of people still consider ferrets to be wild animals. In fact, in several places in the world, laws ban people from keeping ferrets as pets. These people think that ferrets were neither domesticated ever...

Bringing your ferret home, here are a few tips you should know. Picking the spot where your ferret will spend most of their time is important, it should be a comfortable, safe place. When buying a ferret cage make sure there is enough room, it is very important so your ferret can have plenty of room run around. Make sure all levels are even so there are no gaps so your ferret will not get caught in a gap and get hurt. Soft bedding will make your ferret feel safe and comfortable. A clean cage is a must, plastic bottom cages are easy to clean but metal bottoms can rust and become dingy after a lot of washings. Please make sure your ferret is not chewing on the coating, because this can cause...

There are MANY misleading care sheets on Sugar Glider dietary requirements. While researching, you will find several articles that say "High Quality Cat Food is acceptable". This is, by far, the WORST food choice for your Glider. They have very extensive dietary needs. Protein, calcium, vegetable, fruit, low phosphorus, etc. are very important parts of their intake. If the diet is not balanced, you will have a Glider that is not thriving nor growing as it should. Deficiencies can and will lead to bone problems, intestinal issues, coarse coat, foul smelling urine, and many other signs of malnourishment and eventually early death. Glider's should live 12 to 15 years. Proper caging, diet and overall...

Just like us, cats are subject to sickness and stress. And, just like us, there are many things that can be done to maintain their good health. One all too common ailment befalling cats is kidney failure, symptoms of which are similar to those in humans. It's an often fatal disease, and is certainly something you want to - and can - prevent. Here's how to recognize the symptoms of kidney failure in cats. Paula began to be aware that her cat, Beau, was drinking more water than usual. Not just once, but for several consecutive days. She knew that excess thirst could be a sign of illness, so she made an appointment with Beau's vet for some tests. Urine and blood analysis made it clear that Beau was in...

So, you've decided to get a pet ferret, but do you really know the price of buying and owning a ferret? Firstly there is the cost of the animal itself. This can range from anywhere between $50 and $400 depending on where you are getting him from. Generally cheaper animals can be found in rescue and adoption shelters and the highest prices tend to come directly from specialist breeders with pet stores offering them somewhere in between. Remember that this is a one off cost and over the lifetime of your ferret will probably be the smallest amount you pay. If you live in a state which requires you to have a licence to keep ferrets then you should also factor this cost in here, as well as the cost of...

A ferret's digestive system is built to only digest certain types of foods. With a quick turnaround time from eating to litter box, their bodies need to absorb nutrients fairly fast and eating a diet of fat and protein does this. On the other side of the coin, vegetables and grains are out. Ferrets sleep on an average of 15 hours a day, but they do wake up and eat multiple times a day, meaning that there should be fresh food and water at their disposal 24/7. And since ferrets are born meat eaters - a high protein, high fat, guideline must be followed for a healthy physical and mental state. I'm pretty sure that most of you reading this will not be so into feeding your ferret live rodents, so I'm...

You know why you shouldn't adopt that baby ferret that's been looking at you with those cute eyes? Well, you might be an irresponsible owner. Look at the local animal shelters and you'll know what I mean. Young ferrets are called kits until they reach maturity. They have special needs, and if you're thinking about adopting one, read on so you can get a better idea on what it's like in being a responsible owner for these amazing creatures. Ferrets are born blind, hairless, and kind of ugly. After about two weeks, they begin to open their eyes, grow some hair and start getting their dashing looks. They stay close to their mothers eating and sleeping most of the day until the time they are 7 months old...

While a baby ferret can be weaned from its mother at or around 6 weeks of age there are still many requirements that need to be met in order for it to be healthy. In order to provide the best care for the new addition to your home you should do your research before the babies are born. It's unwise to handle the mother ferret while she is giving birth. This can make her very hostile and unpredictable which can be unhealthy to the baby ferret. A typical litter of ferret babies or kits as they are known ranges from 5 to 8 babies in general. They are born both blind and hairless which means that for all intents or purposes that they are helpless. After about 3 weeks their eyes will begin to open and...

If your cat is expecting kittens soon, there are a few tips that can help you make the cat comfortable and ensure that she is healthy throughout her pregnancy. Cats are pregnant for around 63 days so a lot of changes are going on inside her body in a relatively short period of time. You should feed your cat a high quality cat food when she is pregnant and you should give her more food than what she normally eats. Pregnant cats need more calories as the kittens are quickly developing and growing inside her. A good food that has plenty of calcium and vitamins is essential. You can talk to your veterinarian and ask if you should give your cat any additional supplements during this time. You should be...

Hedgehogs can make great pets for the right person. As with any pet, hedgehogs need care and attention to remain healthy and happy. Most of their needs are common sense but they have unique characteristics, as well. Hedgehogs need a substantial amount of protein in their diets. Most hedgehog food that is available in pet stores contains ingredients of low quality and lack the protein that these pets need. Many pet hedgehog owners simply feed their little friends a quality cat food. This is good news for you and your hedgehog. He will be healthier and you will save some money instead of buying expensive hedgehog food. Some owners even mix brands of cat food together for a custom diet. Dry cat food...

Some things have to be done prior to bringing home your pet ferret. The first one is selecting a proper ferret home. Ferrets spend a majority of their time inside their home so comfort and safety should be your prime concerns. A wide variety of ferret cages exist so shop around to ensure that it provides space for your ferret to play in. Check the cage to ensure that it is free of gaps that may catch the feet of your ferret and result in injury. Comfortable bedding is a must have for your ferret. With regards to cage bottoms, plastic is preferable to metal because they don't rust and they can survive being washed many times. Metal that is coated with plastic, is to be avoided since your ferret might...

You would never think of giving poison to cats, but you may be doing it by accident. In fact, overloading your cats' diet with some hairball remedies can prevent absorption of a vital vitamin. Many of us rely on vitamin supplements to provide a nutritional boost to our human diets. Perhaps you even thought about supplementing your cat's diet with vitamins. After all, didn't you read somewhere that kittens with diets low in vitamin D develop rickets? Or what about older cats with low levels of vitamin D in their diet suffering from brittle bones? Both of these conditions are possible, but such deficiencies are rare in today's cat diet world. That said, it is possible that you may cause your cat to...

There is no doubt that with the progress of modern veterinary medicine we are seeing some great advances in arthritis cats treatment. Not so long ago, if you had a feline diagnosed with one of the many forms of arthritis, your treatment options would have been rather limited to NSAIDS ( like your common ibuprofen painkillers) and some more expensive steroid treatments. Now, thankfully, there are a range of other treatments that can help your cat have a more comfortable existence. While there is still no cure for arthritis, feline or otherwise, the advances in modern medicine in treating and relieving the symptoms of arthritis have gained much ground. Essentially, arthritis is the breakdown of...

Just as it is for humans, arthritis in cats treatment options have come a long way in the past few years. Not so long ago the options for treating your cat for arthritic pain and inflammation were very limited. Veterinarians relied upon NSAIDS and steroids to help to reduce the inflammation that the disease brings on. This has had limited success as it could only be used for short periods of time to treat the animal and if the cat happened to have heart or kidney problems as well then it made them not very good candidates for the treatment. This meant that a cat with arthritis on top of an existing illness was left to suffer in agony. Many owners have had to look to euthanize their pets because they...

These printable Natural Choice Cat Food Coupons are really great for cat owners like me. There was this one time that I had my cat checked up by the vet. That was when the doctor told me to switch to another food brand for my cat. He said that I had to watch my cat's weight. There he recommended Natural Choice for my cat. Being the obedient one, I followed my doctor. It was the following week that I realized that there was a change in my spending patterns. The new food for my cat was a bit pricier than the old brand I used to buy. This was a big problem. Because of this, I made a major adjustment. I wanted to remain to the diet the doctor gave for my cat but I also wanted to save. I removed a few...

Iams cat food coupons help every cat owner fight the high cost of feeding their cat. It's becoming difficult to buy the best food for your cat at a reasonable price. Fortunately with Iams cat food coupons you don't have to risk quality cat food in order to save money. Pet food coupons are becoming more popular everyday with the rising cost of pet food products. All of Iams cat products are nutritionally balanced to provide the very best in high quality food. What is even better is that Iams has several different types of food for every stage of your cat's life from kitten to senior adult cat. If you cat has never had Iams' food before have Iams cat food coupons gives you the opportunity to give your...

Just imagine if you were a cat (you know, the cool Garfield or Heathcliff type) and were suffering from a urinary tract infection or some other related problem. This is a bacterial infection that affects the bladder and urethra, which can prevent urine from passing. Now if you have ever had to hold it in, you can only imagine how painful this experience is. In fact, you may have suffered a urinary tract infection yourself and know first hand the symptoms your cat feels. However, when you get sick with UTI you can always go to the doctor and immediately get special treatment. Your cat has a bit of a communication barrier and is reliant on you to know how to respond to UTI. You can take the cat to the...

Ever wonder why Tom was always after Jerry in the classic cartoon, Tom and Jerry? Well the reason is simple: Cat food. You see, cats are meat eaters. And to a cat, a mouse is a tasty tidbit packed full of the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Believe it or not, proper feline nutrition is one of the simplest ways to ensure your cat's body functions properly. Feeding your cat right helps prevent obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and a number of other cat illnesses and diseases. Like humans, if a cat's nutritional needs are not met, its' health may suffer. Outdoor cats satisfy some of their nutritional needs from the critters they catch. Indoor cats on the other hand, are not so lucky...

Feline urinary tract infections are on the rise. They can be treated, but better yet, they can be prevented. One of the most common reasons for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is the food your cat eats. A diet that's low in protein, and too carb-heavy and high in magnesium, can end up in creating a UTI. Good quality cat food for urinary health certainly exists, but does the food you buy your kitty now provide that? Unfortunately, the typical commercially produced cat food that you purchase at the supermarket is chock-full of fillers, processed grains, food dyes and additives. Processed cat food can be deleterious to your kitty's health. So what's wrong with the store-bought cat food that...

A rumor about a possible link between iodine toxicity, fish oils, and and feline hyperthyroidism is flying around on the Internet. So what's the real deal? The short answer is--excellent quality, purified fish oils are not a problem--but many commercial products could be implicated. Read on for more in Iodine, a basic chemical element and a necessary nutrient, is stored in animals' bodies in the thyroid gland. Pet foods or products that use fish, fish meal, or fish oils that are derived from processing or pressing the whole fish (including the thyroid) will contain that iodine. Cod liver oil is pressed from fish livers after they are removed from the fish, and is not a significant source of iodine...

Cats can make great pets, they have personalities of their own and can be a brilliant companion for families or older children. But what things are important to consider before owning a cat? It is important to take many things into account before giving your feline friend a new home. Cat behaviour: It is important you actually like the way cats behave before even considering having one. Cats can be affectionate and loving but they are also independent creatures that may spend a lot of time outside. You should be aware of this before getting a cat to avoid being disappointed. Cats also can be quite demanding in many ways, asking for food, to be let out or in at the strangest times. They also like to...

Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isn't that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is why breath containing it smells bad as well. The bacterium that causes bad breath with cats is normally associated with a buildup of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is yellow in color, known as a coating of bacteria, food, and minerals. To cure your cat from bad breath, you'll need to remove the buildup of tartar. There are several cat foods out there that are designed to reduce the buildup of tartar...